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2021 - 2022 Parent-Student Handbook
ST. CHARLES ADVISORY BOARD 2021-2022
Chairman Vice Chairman
Mr. Alex K. Loehrer '94 Mr. Daniel P. Sullivan '83
Mr. Matthew J. Finn Mr. Steven A. Miller '77
Mrs. Lori A. Hamrock Mr. Martin L. Savko, Jr. '07
Rev. Michael R. Hartge '03 Mr. Thomas P. Schindler '92
Mr. Michael W. Kelley '03 Mr. Derek P. Sharp '82
Rev. Charles F. Klinger '61 Mr. Charles A. Strickler
Mr. Paul S. LeCorgne Mr. Zachary M. Swisher '95
Mr. Craig S. Lee '77 Patrick Vaccaro, M.D.
Ms. Rachel M. Lustig Mr. James H. Zink '89
Mr. John T. Mackessy '78
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Advisory Board Members.................................................................................................2
Calendar.............................................................................................................................4
Administration, Faculty and Staff......................................................................................9
Mission Statement............................................................................................................11
The St. Charles Philosophy .............................................................................................12
Academic Requirements..................................................................................................15
Curriculum.......................................................................................................................16
Religion Curriculum........................................................................................................17
Fine Arts...........................................................................................................................17
Physical Education...........................................................................................................17
Grades and Grading Scale ..............................................................................................18
Evaluation and Accountability.........................................................................................18
School Visitors.................................................................................................................19
National Honor Society....................................................................................................19
Attendance.......................................................................................................................20
Graduation Ceremony and Diploma Awards...................................................................20
Eligibility.........................................................................................................................20
Driving and Parking.........................................................................................................21
Athletics...........................................................................................................................21
Drug and Substance Abuse..............................................................................................22
Racism.............................................................................................................................23
Bullying...........................................................................................................................23
Harassment Policy...........................................................................................................23
Dress and Grooming........................................................................................................24
Diocesan Pregnancy Policy..............................................................................................25
Threats to Welfare and Safety..........................................................................................26
Vandalism and Theft (Building Security)........................................................................26
Technology and Acceptable Use Policy...........................................................................28
Lunch...............................................................................................................................29
Wellness Policy................................................................................................................30
Textbooks.........................................................................................................................31
St. Charles Endowment Funds.........................................................................................31
Annual Outside Scholarships...........................................................................................41
Academic Scholarships....................................................................................................41
Enrollment........................................................................................................................41
Tuition, Fees and Refund Policy......................................................................................42
Student Records, Directory Information, Publishing Student Information.....................43
Administering Medications to Students...........................................................................43
Right to a Catholic Education and Non-Discrimination Policy.......................................43
Child Custody..................................................................................................................44
Protecting God's Children................................................................................................44
Adherence to Catholic Church Teachings........................................................................44
Use of School Name or Logo...........................................................................................45
Asbestos Plan to Inform...................................................................................................45
Crisis Plan........................................................................................................................45
Secondary School Attendance Areas...............................................................................45
Principal's Discretionary Statement.................................................................................46
Communications .............................................................................................................46
Bell Schedules.................................................................................................................47
3.
AUGUST
August 2-6 Mon.-Fri. College Application 101 Class, Cavello Center
9:30 a.m.- Noon; 11:30 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.
August 9-13 Mon.-Fri College Application 101 Class, Cavello Center
9:30 a.m.- Noon; 11:30 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.
August 16 Monday Freshman Ice Cream Social, 5:00 p.m.
August 17 Tuesday Sr. textbook/device pick-up/Student ID, 8 a.m.- Noon
Jr. textbook/device pickup/Student ID, 1:00-7:00 p.m.
August 18 Wednesday Soph. textbook/device pick-up/Student ID, 8 a.m.- Noon
Fresh. textbook/device pickup/Student ID, 1:00-7:00 p.m
August 25 Wednesday First Day of School
Fresh. Class Convocation & Orientation, 8:30-11:30 a.m.
.Junior Class Convocation & Orientation, 12:30-3:30 p.m.
First Senior College Planning Night, 7:00 p.m.
August 26 Thursday Soph. Class Convocation & Orientation, 8:30-11:30 a.m.
.Sr. Class Convocation & Orientation, 12:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
August 27 Friday Opening School Mass, 8:40 a.m., Walter Commons
Early dismissal, 1:00 p.m.
August 28 Saturday Diocesan Eucharistic Congress, Walter Commons
SEPTEMBER
September 1 Wednesday Senior Class Mass, 10:40 a.m.
September 3 Friday Late arrival. Faculty enrichment
September 6 Monday No class. Labor Day
September 8 Wednesday Junior Class Mass, 10:40 a.m.
September 10 Friday Late arrival. Faculty enrichment
Student Council homeroom elections
September 11 Saturday Alumni Combined Reunion Celebration, 2:30-11 p.m.
September 13 Monday Academic Reports due 8:30 a.m.
Aquinas Alumni Assoc. Luncheon, Walter Commons
September 14 Tuesday Meet the Teacher Night, 7:00 p.m.
September 15 Wednesday Sophomore Class Mass, 10:40 a.m.
Senior Financial Aid/Scholarship Night, 7:00 p.m..
September 17 Friday Late arrival. Faculty enrichment
Student Council Freshman homeroom elections
September 22 Wednesday Freshman Class Mass, 10:40 a.m.
September 24 Friday Late arrival. Faculty enrichment
September 27 Monday Academic Reports due 8:30 a.m.
September 29 Wednesday Senior Class Mass, 10:40 a.m.
OCTOBER
October 1-3 Fri.-Sun. First Senior Retreat Opportunity
October 2 Saturday Homecoming Dance, 7:30 p.m., Walter Commons
October 6 Wednesday Rosary Devotion, 10:40 a.m.
October 8 Friday Late arrival. Faculty enrichment
Collections for St. John's Community Kitchen begin
4.October 11 Monday Academic Reports due 8:30 a.m.
First Junior Retreat Opportunity
October 13 Wednesday ASVAB for seniors/Pre-ACT for freshmen
PSAT for sophomores and juniors
October 15 Friday Late arrival. Faculty enrichment
End of First Quarter
October 18 Monday First Quarter Grades due 8:30 a.m.
October 20 Wednesday Junior Class Mass, 10:40 a.m.
October 22 Friday Late arrival. Faculty enrichment
October 27 Wednesday Sophomore Class Mass, 10:40 a.m.
October 28 Thursday The Borromean Lecture, Walter Student Commons
October 29 Friday Late arrival. Faculty enrichment
NOVEMBER
November 1-2 Mon.-Tues. Second Junior Retreat opportunity
November 1 Monday Academic Reports due 8:30 a.m.
November 4 Thursday Feast of St. Charles Borromeo Mass, 11:40 a.m.
November 5 Friday Late arrival. Faculty enrichment
November 6 Saturday Open House Weekend, Day #1
November 7 Sunday Open House Weekend, Day #2
November 8-9 Mon.-Tues. Third Junior Retreat opportunity
November 10 Wednesday Freshman Class Mass, 10:40 a.m.
Junior College Planning Evening #1, 7:00 p.m.
November 12 Friday Late arrival. Faculty enrichment
November 15 Monday Academic Reports due 8:30 a.m.
November 17 Wednesday Junior College Planning Evening #2, 7:00 p.m.
November 18-21 Thurs.-Sun. Fall Play, Campus Theater
November 18 Thursday National Honor Society Thanksgiving collection
November 19-20 Fri.-Sat. Second Senior Retreat opportunity
November 19 Friday Late arrival. Faculty enrichment
November 23 Tuesday Thanksgiving Mass, 8:40 a.m., Walter Commons
Thanksgiving recess begins after last class.
November 24 Wednesday No class. Parent-Teacher Conference Day
November 25-26 Thurs.-Fri. Thanksgiving Break
November 29 Monday Classes resume, Academic Reports due 8:30 a.m.
Student Council homeroom Advent collections begin
November 30 Tuesday Advent Penance Services
DECEMBER
December 1 Wednesday Freshmen College Planning Night, 7:00 p.m.
December 3 Friday Late arrival. Faculty enrichment
December 4 Saturday Cardinal Christmas Silent Auction
December 6 Monday Winter Concert, 7:30 p.m., Campus Theater
December 7 Tuesday Student Council Advent project concludes
December 8 Wednesday Feast of the Immaculate Conception, 8:40 a.m.
December 10 Friday Late arrival. Faculty enrichment. End of Second Quarter
5.December 13 Monday Second Quarter grades due 8:30 a.m.
Semester exam review
December 14 Tuesday First semester exams: English and Conflict Exams
December 15 Wednesday First semester exams: Language and Science
December 16 Thursday First semester exams: Mathematics and Religion
December 17 Friday First Semester Exams: Social Studies and Make-ups
December 18 Saturday Christmas Break begins
JANUARY
January 3 Monday Classes resume
First semester exam grades due 8:30 a.m.
January 5 Wednesday Senior Class Mass, 10:40 a.m.
January 7 Friday Late arrival. Faculty enrichment
Janaury 12 Wednesday Junior Class Mass, 10:40 a.m.
January 14 Friday Faculty Developement. No students in class
January 17 Monday No class. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
January 18 Tuesday Academic Reports due 8:30 a.m.
January 19 Wednesday Sophomore Class Mass, 10:40 a.m.
Sophomore College Planning Night, 7:00 p.m.
Janaury 21 Friday Late arrival. Faculty enrichment
January 26 Wednesday Freshman Class Mass, 10:40 a.m.
January 28 Friday Late arrival. Faculty enrichment
January 31 Monday Academic Reports due 8:30 a.m
FEBRUARY
February 2 Wednesday Senior Class Mass, 10:40 a.m.
February 4 Friday Late Arrival. Faculty enrichment
February 9 Wednesday Freshman Retreat
February 11 Friday Late arrival. Faculty enrichment
February 13 Sunday Spaghetti Dinner, 1:00-6:30 p.m., Walter Commons
February 14 Monday Academic Reports due 8:30 a.m
February 16 Wednesday Junior Class Mass, 10:40 a.m.
February 18 Friday No class. Parent-Teacher Conference Day
February 21 Monday No class. Presidents Day
February 23 Wednesday Sophomore Class Mass, 10:40 a.m.
February 24-27 Thurs.-Sun. Winter Play, Campus Theater
February 25 Friday Late Arrival. Faculty enrichment
February 28 Monday Academic Reports due 8:30 a.m.
First Sophomore Retreat opportunity
MARCH
March 1 Tuesday ACT for Juniors
March 2 Wednesday Ash Wednesday Mass, 8:40 a.m., Walter Commons
March 3 Thursday Second Sophomore Retreat Opportunity
March 4 Friday Late arrival. Faculty enrichment
Lenten homeroom and lunchtime collections begin.
March 9 Wednesday Senior Stations of the Cross, 10:40 a.m.
March 11 Friday No class. Faculty Retreat. End of Third Quarter
March 12-20 Sat.-Sun. Spring Break
6.March 21 Monday Classes resume.Third Quarter grades due 8:30 a.m.
March 22 Tuesday Lenten Penance Services
March 23 Wednesday Junior Stations of the Cross, 10:40 a.m.
Catholic High Schools College Event, 7:00 p.m.,
Walter Commons, Cavello Center and Campus Theater
March 25 Friday Late arrival. Faculty enrichment
March 25-27 Fri.-Sun. Third Senior Retreat opportunity
March 30 Wednesday Sophomore Stations of the Cross, 10:40 a.m.
APRIL
April 1 Friday Late arrival. Faculty enrichment
April 4 Monday Academic Reports due 8:30 a.m.
April 6 Wednesday Freshman Stations of the Cross, 10:40 a.m.
April 8 Friday Late arrival. Faculty enrichment
April 14 Thursday Holy Thursday
April 15 Friday No class. Good Friday
April 15-17 Fri.-Mon. Easter Break
April 19 Tuesday Classes resume. Academic Reports due 8:30 a.m.
April 22 Friday Late arrival. Faculty enrichment
April 23 Saturday Father/Son Mass & Breakfast; 9:00 a.m.
April 27 Wednesday Cardinal Scholarship Walk Campaign begins
April 29 Friday Late arrival. Faculty enrichment
April 30 Saturday College Success Summit for Seniors, 10:00 a.m.
MAY
May 2 Monday Academic Reports due 8:30 a.m.
AP Exam: Chemistry (12:00 p.m.)
May 3 Tuesday AP Exam: Psychology (12:00 p.m.)
May 4 Wednesday AP Exam: AP English Lit (8:00 a.m.)
AP Exam: Computer Science A (12:00 p.m.)
May 5 Thursday AP Exam: Economics (Macro) (8:00 a.m.)
AP Exam: Statistics (12:00 p.m.)
May 6 Friday Late arrival. Faculty enrichment
AP Exam: U.S. History (8:00 a.m.)
AP Exam: MicroEconomics (12:00 p.m.)
May 9 Monday AP Exam: Calculus AB and BC (8:00 a.m.)
Spring Concert, 7:30 p.m., Campus Theater
May 10 Tuesday AP Exam: English Language (8:00 a.m.)
AP Exam: Physics C (12:00 p.m.)
May 11 Wednesday AP Exam: Biology (12:00 p.m.)
May 12-15 Thurs.-Sun. Spring Musical, Campus Theater
May 12 Thursday AP Exam:World History (8:00 a.m.)
AP Exam: Physics I (12:00 p.m.)
May 13 Friday Late arrival. Faculty enrichment
Student Council Officer Elections
AP Exam: Latin (12:00 p.m.)
AP Exam: Physics II (12:00 p.m.)
7.May 16 Monday Academic Reports due 8:30 a.m.
May 20 Friday Cardinal Scholarship Walk & Circus Day
May 23 Monday Senior Home Study Day
May 24-26 Tues.-Thurs. Senior exams
May 24 Tuesday Senior exams: English and Science
May 25 Wednesday Senior exams: Math and Language
May 26 Thursday Senior Exams: Social Studies and Religion
End of 4th Quarter
May 27 Friday Underclassmen Fourth Quarter grades due 8:30 a.m.
Senior Exam grades due 8:30 a.m.
Senior call back day
Baccalaureate Mass and Graduation, 6:30 p.m.
May 30 Monday No class. Memorial Day
May 31-June 2 Tues.-Thurs. Underclassmen second semester exams
May 31 Tuesday Second semester exams: Religion and Social Studies
JUNE
June 1 Wednesday Second semester exams: Mathematics and Language
June 2 Thursday Second semester exams: Science and English
June 3 Friday Second semester exam grades due 8:00 a.m.
June 6 Monday First Day of Summer School
JULY
July 1 Friday Last Day of Summer School
8.ADMINISTRATION and STAFF
Mr. James Lower, B.A., M.Ed. Mr. Deke Hocker, M.A.
Principal Health, Phy. Ed., Head Football Coach
Mathematics
Mrs. Danielle Hoff, B.F.A
Mr. John O’Neil, B.A., M.A. Art
Academic Dean
Latin, National Honor Society Moderator Sister Margaret Hoffman, B.A., M.A.
English, Campus Ministry
Mr. Richard Ey, B.A., M.A.
Dean of Students Mrs. Elizabeth Homon, B.S.
English English, Learning Formation Aide
Prom Moderator
Mr. Edward Gruber, B.A., M.Ed.
Dean of Learning Formation Mrs. Elizabeth Hudelson, B.S.
Latin, Head Volleyball Coach Chemistry
Mr. Michael Arends, B.S., M.A., M.A.T. Mr. Anthony Huffman, B.S.
Science Learning Formation Aide
Mrs. Kimberly Bales, B.S., M.A. Mrs. Carolyn Kaplan, B.A., Ph.D.
English Spanish
Mr. Sam Binnig, B.A. Mr. David Lawler, B.A., M.A.
Director of Admissions Athletic Director
Physical Education
Mr. David Breckenridge, B.M., M.P.A., M.A.
Research Expereinces & Military Liaison Mr. Gabe Lawson, B.A., M.A., M.T.S.
Religion, Learning Formation Aide
Mr. Rick Brunetto, B.M.E., M.A.
Music, Computer Applications Mrs. Jane Leukart, B.A., M.A.
Religion, Campus Ministry
Ms. Kristen Dickerson, B.M., M.A., M.Ed
Junior and Sophomore Class Advisor Mr. Thomas Lopresti, B.S., M.S.
Biology, Strength Coach
Mr. Andrew Donahey, B.S.
Biology, Chemistry Mrs. Sarah Magill, B.A., M.A.
English, The Spectrum Moderator
Mr. Joe Eberts, B.S.
AP Computer Science Mr. Nicholas McKinley, B.S.
Physics, Science
Michael Fagge, Ph.D.
Religion, Campus Ministry Mr. R. Douglas Montgomery, B.S., M.F.A.
English, Chorus, Stagecrafters Moderator
Mr. Jack Gibbons, Jr., B.A., M.A.
Social Studies, The Carolian Moderator Mr. Joseph Moyer, B.A., M.S.
Student Council Moderator Mathematics, Robotics Team Moderator
Mrs. Kathleen Hickey, B.S. Mr. Jason A. Nappier, B.A.
English Mathematics
9.Mr. Travis Nixon, B.A., M.A. STAFF
Community Outreach
Mrs. Amy Ryan Bryner
Mr. James Paccioretti, B.A., M.R.E. Administrative Assistant
Religion, Campus Ministry
Mr. Garrin Busch, AEE
Mrs. Pierrette R. Pena, B.A., M.A. Technology Director
French
Ms. Margaret Cull, B.S., R.N.
Mr. Michael Ryan, B.A., M.A. Head School Nurse
Health, Phy. Ed., Head Basketball Coach
Mr. Louis Fabro, B.A.
Mrs. Devon Seal, B.S., M.B.A. Alumni and Communications Director
Mathematics
Mrs. Lesa Gruesen, B.S, M.S.
Mrs. Jennifer Shively, B.M., M.Ed. School Nurse Assistant
Choir
Mrs. Brenda Gibbons, B.A.
Mr. Aaron Schrein, B.A., B.S., M.Ed. Administrative Assistant
Social Studies
Officer Jeremy Grimes, B.A.
Mr. Jeffrey Stahlman, B.F. A., M.Ed. School Resource Officer
Director of Guidance, College Counselor
Mrs. Kimberly Jacobs, A.A.
Mr. Jeffrey Turner, B.A. M.A. Cafeteria Manager
English, French
Mr. Michael Jacobs, Net+, Sec+
Sarah S. Vandermeer, Ph.D. Technology Specialist
Physics, Engineering Team Moderator
Mrs. Nina Keyes
Mr. Michael Warner, B.A., M.T.S. Development Officer
Religion, My Brother’s Keeper Moderator
Mrs. Tracy Loesing, B.A., C.P.A.
Mr. Brennan Weiner, B.S., M.Ed. Director of Finance
Latin
Mr. Salvador Mercado
Mr. Michael Welsch, B.A., M.A. Registrar and Finance
Religion, Campus Ministry
Ms. Patricia Smith
Mrs. Rachael Wesig, B.A., M. A. Guidance Secretary
Mathematics
Mrs. Kristine Susa, B.A.
Mr. Jourdan Wickliffe, B.A. Volunteer Coordinator
Learning Formation Aide
Mr. Daniel Tarpy, B.A
Mr. Anthony Wilson, B.A., M.Ed. Development Officer
History
Mrs. Cheryl Taynor
Mr. Zachary Wright, B.A., M.Ed. Development Officer
Freshman Advisor, M.E.P. Coordinator
10.Our Mission, Vision and Founding Promise
Our Mission: St. Charles is an all-boys college preparatory Catholic high school of the
Diocese of Columbus, Ohio, that instills in its graduates the importance of prayer, faith,
service, character and hard work in an environment that values diversity, accountability
and excellence and that creates an enduring tradition of brotherhood.
Our Vision: St. Charles will be nationally recognized as a premier pre-collegiate
educational experience, developing young men for lives of contribution, service and
leadership—consistent with the teachings of Jesus Christ in the Catholic tradition—by
providing access for students of all backgrounds to the region’s best educators, curricula,
programs and facilities.
Our Founding Promise: St. Charles remains faithful to the century-old promise of
its founder, Bishop James J. Hartley, that an exceptional education be provided to every
young man willing to accept the challenge of studying at St. Charles, regardless of
background or means.
Our Core Values: Faith, Diversity, Character,
Excellence, Hard Work and Service
Faith: We are foremost a ministry of Jesus Christ. He is the foundation of our school,
and we incorporate His teachings into all aspects of school life. This foundation guides
our students in their time at St. Charles and inspires them as adults to live and model
lives of virtue, prayer, service, justice and mercy. Instilling this faith accurately, compre-
hensively and joyfully is the principal responsibility and greatest privilege of our school
community.
Diversity: We affirm and honor the inherent dignity of one another by encouraging
the unique gifts, perspectives and ideas each of us brings to our school community. This
diversity reinforces our shared humanity as children of God, enriches our time together
and fosters meaningful contribution in our lives beyond Saint Charles.
Character: We commit ourselves to doing what is right, just and honest in all situa-
tions, even when it may not benefit us or be noticed by others.
Excellence: As a school community and as individuals, we strive to be and do our best
in all aspects of our lives. We set ambitious goals and measure ourselves against exacting
standards because aspiring to excellence helps us realize our God-given potential to the
betterment of those in the world around us.
Hard Work: We embrace a culture of hard work, recognizing that achievement is not
simply the result of individual talent, but also of rigorous self-discipline and application
of that talent through times of trial. The St. Charles experience is characterized by a con-
siderable commitment of time to studies, extra-curricular activities and service to school
and to others. It is also characterized by a strong sense of community where members
readily seek out and selflessly offer help and support. Preparing for lives of meaningful
contribution requires mastering the habit of hard work.
Service: We honor God’s desire for us to be “our brother’s keeper” by incorporating
service to others into all aspects of our lives—school, home, community and beyond.
Service is not a luxury to be considered after more pressing matters are attended to.
Rather, it is a necessary and life-giving element of the path God wills for each of us.
11.In a special way, we honor our patron, Saint Charles Borromeo
by observing among our core values his unique charisms:
Humility, Mercy and Solidarity
Humility: We recognize the truth of our status before God and others, giving God
glory in all things. We believe that those who exalt themselves will be humbled and those
who humble themselves will be exalted. Our community strives to emulate our patron
who gave selflessly and without regard to status or prestige.
Mercy: Trusting in God's mercy toward us, we practice the same mercy toward the
marginalized. We hold central to our mission carrying out the Corporal Works of Mercy
by feeding, clothing and giving shelter to those in need and by offering comfort and com-
passion to the afflicted and imprisoned.
Solidarity: We establish a unity grounded in brotherhood, committing ourselves
to building up the common good within and beyond our community. We embrace and
advance the principles of Catholic Social Teaching, which call us to uphold the dignity of
the human person.
ST. CHARLES PHILOSOPHY
The school’s religious nature. St. Charles Preparatory School, founded in 1923 to pre-
pare leaders for the Christian Community, has as its source and purpose the educational
mission of the Church. This mission -- to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ to all,
to transform mankind into new life in Christ, to train individuals to live consciously faith-
filled lives as children of God -- underpins and enlightens the total school enterprise. St.
Charles finds its definition as a Catholic school in its dedication to develop, nurture,
and instill the Gospel of Christ in the minds and lives of its students.
While it is proper here to distinguish between the religious purpose and the academic
purpose of the school, it is essential to insist that in reality the two do not exist separately.
Just as the synthesis of faith and culture is an ultimate goal of a St. Charles education, so
too does the person of Jesus Christ permeate the day-to-day operation of the school. His
Gospel is the benchmark against which all values are assessed and disciplines taught.
Reception of the message of revelation, incorporation into the community of faith,
dedication to the service of others and participation in private and communal prayer are
four dimensions of the mature Christian commitment, and thus are integrated into the
total St. Charles experience.
Since faith can only be a response to the hearing of Christ’s message, the substance of
that message must be presented in an explicit and systematic manner. Although the im-
plicit and spontaneous proclamation inherent in the St. Charles atmosphere is important, a
strong grasp of the content of Christian revelation (as it unfolds in Scripture and Tradition
and is reflected upon by the living Church) is indispensable for the adolescent preparing
for higher education and life in secular society.
The American bishops have made clear the importance of community in the edu-
cational mission of the Church, and St. Charles students learn what community is by
experiencing it. Each student and staff member is expected to strive to become a part of a
community of persons who deeply care about one another and support one another. The
faculty forms a sub-community of faith: sharing, planning, and praying together. From
this core model, the entire school community becomes the means of nourishing faith by
providing loving contact with people whose daily lives witness to it. Celebration of the
liturgy, especially the Eucharist, is the school community’s most powerful expression as
well as its source.
12.As an authentic Christian community, the St. Charles family must be ordered to the
service of others, to one another and to the community-at-large. The faculty sees itself
not only as leaders but also as servants, responding to needs when asked, and searching
out the needs of students and their families when necessary. Ministering to one another
— teacher to teacher, teacher to student, student to student — is the characteristic quality
of each member of the St. Charles community. The school family, in turn, sees itself as a
servant to the larger community, especially the poor and underserved.
The place of prayer, both private and communal, in a Christian school is evident.
The St. Charles community prays in many ways. In the case of non-Catholic Christian
students and non-Christian students, St. Charles combines commitment to prayer with
respect for individuals’ religious convictions by requiring respectful attendance at com-
munity religious services, but it does not require a personal response in those services.
The school’s academic nature. The academic curriculum is college preparatory.
To this end, the program is shaped to help each student acquire for himself the broad
background and wide variety of skills needed for success in higher education. St. Charles,
however, does not serve only the most academically gifted students. It works with those
who are able to do at least “C-level” work.
St. Charles succeeds because it is committed to five operating principles:
(1) involvement by parents in their sons’ work; parents are their children’s first and
most influential teachers. What parents do to help their children learn is more important
to academic success than the family’s socioeconomic status.
(2) high expectations for student achievement by effective teachers who are in con-
trol of their classrooms; teachers who set and communicate high
expectations to all their students obtain greater academic performance from those
students than those teachers who set low expectations; these expectations about what stu-
dents can and cannot learn may become self-fulfilling prophecies; students tend to learn
as little - or as much — as their teachers expect; many highly successful individuals have
above-average but not extraordinary intelligence; accomplishment in a particular activity
is often more dependent upon hard work and self-discipline than on innate ability.
(3) commitment by students to hard work, self-discipline, and personal responsibil-
ity to school work both during the day and at home each evening; the amount of
time students are actively engaged in learning contributes to their achievement. Student
achievement rises significantly when teachers regularly assign homework and students
conscientiously do it.
(4) a safe and orderly school environment through the efforts of the entire school
community; there must be strong instructional leadership, both administrative and
teaching, coupled with a safe and orderly school climate; and, finally,
(5) students learn in different ways and should be taught with a variety of
instructional approaches; student learning should be assessed with a variety of
authentic approaches to demonstrate achievement of the stated curriculum goals.
Each student is required to pursue an intensive course of study embracing religion,
English, foreign language, social studies, science and mathematics. While individual
interest and proficiency play an important part in determining the student’s program,
St. Charles is committed to the concept that a true liberal arts education best serves the
college-bound graduate.
Traditionally, St. Charles has taken pride in preparing its students for further study.
Beyond the mere acquisition of information, the school strives to cultivate lifelong
learners—individuals who are motivated to continue learning and who have the basic
skills to do so. Standard instruction in reading, viewing, listening and speaking plays an
important role in this area. Critical thinking, questioning and tools for research are
13.emphasized throughout the various disciplines and in the total school experience.
In addition, education at St. Charles seeks to provide a wide and varied range of
opportunities for individual students to work in depth in an area they choose by interest
and qualifications. Specialization for career purposes is generally delayed until after high
school, but regular guidance encourages strong interests in art, drama, foreign languages,
mathematics, music, science, and other areas that can be the basis of elective courses and
independent study. While a well-rounded background is primary at St. Charles, special
talents and inclinations are nourished and promoted, particularly by involvement in
specialized extracurricular activities.
Spiritual development: St. Charles is concerned with the religious and spiritual
growth of its students. Since the purpose of religious education is to make faith living,
conscious and active, a religious atmosphere permeates the school.
Spiritual development occurs through a well-defined, systematic and closely monitored
program of religious instruction that is faithful to the teaching of Christ and His Church.
All students are enrolled in religion classes. Solid instruction is given in Sacred Scripture,
Christian morality, Christian dogma and the history of Christianity.
Spiritual development also occurs in the environment of a faith community that is
dedicated to living in Jesus Christ. The presence and availability of religious and lay
faculty, opportunities for Eucharistic and other sacramental celebrations in large and
small groups, special days of renewal, as well as formal and informal discussions with
teachers and students in and out of school time — all these are the occasions of genuine
spiritual growth. Prayer at the beginning of the student’s day and at the beginning of each
class is a continual reminder of the Christian commitment of the school.
Religion is not something apart from real life. The goals of religious education are
therefore integral to any authentic human education. Since the Christian faith requires a
student to become involved with problems in society to improve it and himself, a project
in Christian service is required for graduation.
Personal development: Generally the purpose of education is to aid development of
the person. More specifically at St. Charles, the program seeks to help each student to
attain his personal objectives, to solve his personal problems and to establish his concept
of self. Close cooperation and rapport between home and school make possible greater
understanding, more accurate appraisal and complementary efforts in promoting student
growth. Ultimately, St. Charles hopes to produce mature, self-determining Christian men
who are effective decision-makers.
Jesus Christ as the model Christian person is visible in the school environment and is
the paramount influence within the school community. The faculty and staff serve as role-
models of mature Christian men and women, and are generously available for informal
guidance on personal matters. Formal counseling and individual help are offered through
the services of trained guidance personnel. Although the student’s personal Christian
development depends in large part upon its foundation in the home, individual student
direction is also an integral function of the community of faith that is St. Charles.
All progress, academic and otherwise, is intimately related to the total growth and
well-being of the learner. This totality embraces a vast array of learning opportunities:
general course work, independent study, basic communication skills, physical education
and a wide variety of extracurricular activities. Academic experiences at St. Charles are
supportive of the personal development of students; the school’s curricula, especially the
humanities, includes literature that deals with decision-making. The program of reli-
gious studies includes a hierarchy of Christian values which functions as a touchstone
for young decision-makers. The size of the school offers the student maximum access to
participation in a broad range of opportunities.
14.Social development: An essential goal of the St. Charles philosophy is to foster in its
students sensitivity toward and expertise in good human relations, and to prepare them
for lifelong participation and leadership in a society where human values become
increasingly significant. Numerous programs and activities assist in realizing this goal:
various knowledge areas in the social sciences and humanities are geared toward student
awareness; a four-year foreign language requirement promotes multicultural appreciation;
opportunities to participate in student government encourage peer-group accountability
and provide fruitful contributions to the total school community; social interaction within
the school, cooperation in extracurricular projects and participation in school social
functions all combine to assist the student in developing and refining attitudes and skills
necessary for creative human relations.
Education in the United States has consistently emphasized the importance of hu-
man relations — citizenship, social welfare, and human rights. Catholic schools have
always shared this awareness and have augmented it with the Gospel’s directives of love,
concern and the brotherhood of humanity. The social relations encouraged at St. Charles
are therefore, in essence, Christian relations, and include service to one’s fellow man as
an essential aspect. Students are given the opportunity to participate in various Christian
service projects as a means of increasing their awareness of the needs of others.
Physical development: While the modern high school cannot provide every ingredient
of teenage growth, St. Charles sees itself as an important contributor to the physical
development of its students. St. Charles views health and physical education as an
integral part of the total education process and has as its aim the development of physi-
cally, mentally, emotionally, and socially fit individuals through the medium of physical
activities that have been selected with a view to realizing these outcomes.
In the areas of health education, major emphasis is placed on personal and community
health. Knowledge is imparted and experiences are provided so that students may better
understand the importance of developing good attitudes and health practices. Information
concerning such things as nutrition, communicable and degenerative diseases, physical
and cardiovascular fitness, first aid and safety are presented.
The school’s interscholastic athletic program provides carefully supervised competition
in games, sports and other physical activities, for the rank and file of the student body.
Through these teams, along with the regular physical education classes, every student has
the chance to become more fit and to enjoy the benefits of competitive athletics.
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
Each student is required to pursue each year five subjects in addition to religion, and is
expected to choose a sufficient number of elective courses and extracurricular activities
to complement his basic program. Graduation from St. Charles requires an accumulative
point-hour ratio of 2.00. In addition to religion each year, the minimum course require-
ments for a St. Charles diploma are four units of English (at least one English course
must be taken each year); three units of social studies; one unit of health and physical
education; four units of science (at least one science course must be taken each year),
which include Introduction to Physics and Chemistry, Biology, Honors Chemistry, and
Honors Physics; four units of mathematics (at least one mathematics course must be
taken each year); four units of foreign language, two of which must be in Latin (the same
language, if started in the junior year, must be taken in the senior year and at least one
language course must be taken each year); and one unit of fine arts.
Before a student may graduate, he must complete the Christian service program.
Additionally, each student must also complete a religious retreat each year. Students are
15.responsible for scheduling all necessary credits for graduation.
The grade of “60” or above is a passing mark. No student will be admitted to school the
following year unless, with the exception of elective courses, he has presented make up
credits for failed or incomplete courses. The final grade listed on the student’s transcript
for summer school makeup work is “60.” For a student to remain in good academic
standing at St. Charles, he must maintain an accumulative point-hour ratio of at least 1.80
by the end of this freshman year and a 2.00 by the end of the sophomore year. If after his
sophomore year a student fails to maintain a 2.00 accumulative point-hour ratio, with
the approval of the academic dean, he will be placed on probation for the following year.
Should the student fail to attain the accumulative point hour of 2.00 by the end of the
junior year he will be faced with withdrawal from the school.
Ohio Graduation Requirements. In order to receive a diploma, a student must have
met the requirements set forth by The Ohio Dept. of Education, at the time of graduation.
Advanced Placement. Advanced Placement courses offer college level work and de-
mand time consuming assignments. A student is encouraged to seek challenge, but also
to be realistic regarding the commitment he is making. Students enrolled in these courses
are required to pay for and take the AP course examination given in May each year.
College Credit Plus (Formerly Post-Secondary Enrollment.). The College Credit
Plus enrollment option is generally reserved for seniors. St. Charles Preparatory School
considers post-secondary work on the college level at minimum the equivalent of
Advanced Placement high school work. In order to receive full credit toward graduation
from St. Charles, students enrolled in the foreign languages must complete and receive a
passing grade for the third semester level of course work (OSU 1103) in the selected area
of study. This corresponds to the completion of the fourth quarter of college course work
on the freshman level on a quarter system; and for OSU Latin 2101, the first semester of
college sophomore level work.
FRESHMAN ACADEMIC SOPHOMORE ACADEMIC
CURRICULUM CURRICULUM
Freshman Religion 1.00 Sophomore Religion 1.00
Freshman English 1.00 Sophomore English 1.00
Latin I 1.00 Latin II 1.00
Math* 1.00 Math* 1.00
Intro. to Phys. & Chem. 1.00 Biology 1.00
U.S. History 1.00 U.S. Govt./Economics 1.00
Elective* 0-1.00 Elective* 0-1.00
JUNIOR ACADEMIC SENIOR ACADEMIC
CURRICULUM CURRICULUM
Junior Religion 1.00 Senior Religion 1.00
A.P. English Lang. 1.00 Senior English* 1.00
Language* 1.00 Language* 1.00
Math* 1.00 Math* 1.00
Science* 1.00 Science* 1.00
Health .50 World History 1.00
Computer Graphic Art .50 Elective* 0-1.00
Computer Applications .50
16.*ELECTIVE COURSES
Fine and Practical Arts Physical Education and Health
Art .50 In-person/Virtual Physical Ed. .25
Band .50 Health .50
Chorus .50
Computer Applications .50 Science
Computer Graphic Art .50 Biology 1.00
Drama .50 Hons. Chemistry 1.00
Journalism, The Carolian .50 Intro. to Physics & Chemistry 1.00
Music Production .50 Hons. Physics 1.00
Speech/Theater .50 A.P. Chemistry 1.00
Yearbook, The Spectrum .50 A.P. Biology 1.00
A.P. Physics 1.00
Senior English A.P. Computer Science 1.00
A.P. English Lit. 1.00
Math Language
Algebra I 1.00 A.P. Latin, OSU Latin 2101 1.00
Hons. Geometry 1.00 French I, II, OSU French 1103 1.00
Algebra II 1.00 Spanish I, II, OSU Spanish 1103 1.00
Hons. Algebra II 1.00
Pre-Calculus 1.00
A.P. Calculus AB 1.00 Social Studies
A.P. Calculus BC 1.00 A.P. Economics 1.00
A.P. Statistics 1.00 A.P. U.S. History 1.00
A.P. Computer Science 1.00 A.P. World History 1.00
The religion curriculum. The religion curriculum is divided into the following areas:
Freshman Religion - The Revelation of Jesus Christ in Scripture; Who is Jesus Christ?;
Sophomore Religion - The Mission of Jesus Christ (The Paschal Mystery); Jesus Christ’s
Mission Continues in the Church; Junior Religion - Sacraments as Privileged Encounters
with Jesus Christ; Life in Jesus Christ; and Senior Religion - History of the Catholic
Church; Living as a Disciple of Jesus Christ in Society.
The required Christian Service includes: freshman year - 16 hours, 4 per quarter;
sophomore year - 16 hours, junior year - 24 hours in a supervised off-campus project.
Completion of the program and a religious retreat each year is required before a student
may graduate.
Fine Arts. Fine Arts are a fundamental part of the high school curriculum. St. Charles
will not accept advanced high school credit for fine arts courses completed in grades 7 or
8.
Physical Education. For students attending St. Charles, the graduation requirement of
.50 credit for Physical Education may be earned (in person or virtually) through either a
summer course offered by a local public or private accredited high school or by a physi-
cal education class offered during the regular school year or in the summer at St. Charles.
The Academic Dean will make the final decision concerning accepting high school credit
for Physical Education from other accredited institutions.
17.Grades and Grading Scales
A=4.0; B+ =3.5-3.9; B=3.0-3.4; C+=2.5-2.9; C=2.0-2.4;
D+=1.5-1.9; D=1.0-1.4; F=0.0. Below 60 = Failure
All A.P. courses receive a 1.0 accum bonus, and all Honors courses receive a 0.5 accum
bonus (students must have a 3.5 average in the course area or permission of the instructor to
be eligible for A.P. course work). An extra course from the areas of math, science, foreign
language, or English also receives a .5 accum bonus.
Grade Point Average. A student’s academic progress is expressed by the point-hour ratio
for each interim, quarter, semester, and final course grade. The ratio is found by dividing the
number of points earned in each course by the credit value of each course as listed above
(half credit courses receive half the number of points earned, quarter credit courses receive
quarter the number of points earned). Each semester grade is the average of twice one quarter,
twice the other quarter, and once the semester examination grade (i.e. each quarter grade
counts mathematically 2/5, and the semester examination counts 1/5 of the semester grade).
The following example shows how a point-hour ratio is determined.
Course Number Letter Points Credit
Title Grade Grade Earned Earned
Freshman Religion 93 A 4.00 1.00
Freshman English 88 B+ 3.80 1.00
Latin I 84 B 3.40 1.00
Algebra I 79 C+ 2.90 1.00
Intro. to Phys. & Chem. 90 A 4.00 1.00
U.S. History 88 B+ 3.80 1.00
Physical Education 95 A 1.00 .25
Total 22.90 6.25
Total points earned (22.90), divided by total credits earned (6.25) equals a point-hour
ratio of 3.66. When the final grade of each course is calculated (by adding the two semester
averages and dividing by two), the points and credits earned are used to determine the stu-
dent’s point-hour ratio for the year. Elective credits earned during the summer or outside
of the regular school day are added to the student’s transcript at the end of the school year.
Once the student has an academic record of two or more years, the student will have an
accumulative point-hour ratio determined by dividing the total points earned in all courses
taken by the total credits earned.
EVALUATION and ACCOUNTABILITY
The scholastic year is divided into two semesters. Each semester has two quarter grad-
ing periods. Five school days are counted each week for a total of at least 175 class days
a year. The schedule, however, is flexible to provide for opportunities of team teaching,
combining classes and independent study.
Academic reports are sent by email at the end of each quarter grading period, and
accumulative interim academic reports are also sent by email every two weeks during
the quarter. Parents have the opportunity to consult with instructors on a regular basis
during scheduled parent-teacher conferences, by appointment, video conference, email,
or phone.
18.It is commonly understood that the representation of another student’s or other
students’ work, or the work of any other individual or individuals, as a student’s own
product is cheating. While it is a known and ready temptation, students must understand
that cheating is, in addition to being morally indefensible, destructive to the educational
process. It is for these reasons that the policies regarding such serious infractions are very
strict, and are enforcible by all teachers, the academic dean, and the principal.
Academic standards are seriously undermined by cheating, plagiarism, and unau-
thorized copying of class work. Any type of cheating, or the strong suspicion of any
type of cheating, results in an automatic failure for the quarter.
Any type of cheating, or the strong suspicion of any type of cheating on semester
exams, will result in an absolute "F" for the test and a semester failure in the course. With
respect to plagiarism, the school reserves the right to use electronic services (i.e. internet
services) to evaluate a student’s work.
SCHOOL VISITORS
All visitors to the St. Charles campus must check in at the main office. They must be ac-
companied and/or directed to and from their intended destination. When an appointment
with an instructor has been scheduled (after school or during the instructor’s conference
period), the following procedures should be followed:
1. Meetings with instructors must be scheduled more than 24 hours in advance;
2. Upon arrival at the school, parents must check in at the office;
3. The office will notify the teacher of the parents’ arrival;
4. Parents and teachers are expected to maintain a respectful attitude during the
conference;
5. The conference should not exceed 45 minutes;
6. Class observations must be scheduled 24 hours in advance.
7. A conference may require using some type of video platform and the teacher
reserves the right to record the remote conference.
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
The Borromean Chapter of the National Honor Society consists of juniors and seniors who
have met all appropriate criteria and have been approved by faculty vote for their qualities
of scholarship, leadership, character and service to the school. Students may be considered
for probationary membership in the second semester of their sophomore year. Candidates
for induction must meet the following selection criteria. To be considered, a student must:
1. be a sophomore or junior designated as eligible by this chapter at the time of verifica-
tion form submission;
2. have completed one semester of residency at St. Charles Preparatory, or have
transferred as a member in good standing from another NHS chapter;
3. have an accumulative GPA of 3.65 as calculated by the chapter advisor;
4. complete and submit by the stated deadline, a candidate verification form;
5. be evaluated by faculty on the basis of evidence showing his service,
character and leadership;
6. attend and participate in a mandatory interview with the faculty council committee on
the date and time scheduled;
7. be selected by a majority vote of the faculty council committee;
8. attend a mandatory service goal project in-service session, and submit an acceptable
service-goal project proposal by the deadline.
19.ATTENDANCE
Attendance in classes is a basic necessity for academic success. Absences and tardi-
ness can detract from this and prevent the student from fulfilling scholastic responsibili-
ties. For this reason, the school is justified in refusing credit to any student who misses
28 days, prorated at seven (7) per marking period, whether the absences are excused or
unexcused.
An exception to the above would be the case of a student who is hospitalized, or
suffers from an extended illness, and is able to make up work through tutoring or some
other type of learning situation. Parents are asked to call the school before 9 a.m. when a
student will be legitimately absent or tardy.
Students who miss classes regularly or take extended or early vacations on school time
cannot demand the privilege of earning credits by special, individual assistance from
faculty members, makeup work or special examinations.
GRADUATION CEREMONY and DIPLOMA AWARDS
The graduation or commencement ceremony at St. Charles Preparatory School is a
traditional exercise held for all senior students and their families at the end of their senior
year. Unless specifically prohibited due to disciplinary action, all seniors will be permit-
ted and expected to participate in the Baccalaureate Mass and graduation ceremony. A
diploma from St. Charles will be awarded only when a student has completed all of the
following:
1. all academic requirements as outlined in the St. Charles Preparatory Student
Handbook; including (a) completing and passing all required course work;
(b) earning an accumulative grade point average of 2.00;
2. completion of the Christian service program, including attendance at a yearly retreat;
3. satisfactory passing all components of the Ohio Graduation Requirements;
4. payment in full of all fees, class expenses, and tuition;
5. return of all books, athletic equipment or other property issued by St. Charles
Preparatory to the student.
ELIGIBILITY
Participation in sports and/or all other sanctioned extracurricular activities at St.
Charles is considered a privilege. St. Charles is a charter member of the Central Catholic
League (CCL) and abides by all CCL regulations established in the CCL Handbook. As a
recognized member of the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA), St. Charles
adheres to all bylaws and regulations of the OHSAA which requires each student athlete
to pass no fewer than five credits each quarter. St. Charles also endorses the transfer
eligibility and participation bylaw regulations and applies them to all St. Charles varsity
sports, whether sanctioned or not by OHSAA. Note: current OHSAA bylaws are acces-
sible through the association’s website: www.ohsaa.org under Eligibility. These bylaws
are amended each year and posted/printed in late summer.
Furthermore, to remain in good standing, a St. Charles student is expected to obey all
of the rules and guidelines as put forth by the school, head coach or moderator of each
sport or activity. Should a student fail to obey these rules and guidelines, he may be
denied the privilege of participation in the sport or activity for a period of time to be de-
termined by the head coach or moderator in consultation with the school administration.
20.In addition to the above, the student must also obtain a minimum of a 2.00 accum.
GPA each grading period to be eligible to continue participation in the sport or activity
for the following grading period. (Both interim and quarter grade reports will constitute
a grading period.) If a student fails to obtain a 2.00 GPA, he will be denied the privilege
of interscholastic competition in the sport or activity for the following grading period. A
student may participate in a sanctioned extracurricular activity if he has received a failing
grade in a course and his accum for the grading period has not fallen below a 2.00.
Incoming Freshman Academic Eligibility. A student who receives all “N"s in a
subject area during the fourth quarter will be classified as not passing that subject for the
last quarter. Any student who falls into that category must have the entire fourth quarter’s
marks evaluated to determine eligibility. A student enrolled in the first grading period
after advancement from the eighth grade must have passed a minimum of five of all sub-
jects taken the preceding grading period in which the student was enrolled.
Prohibited Conduct. No student participating in sports shall use, buy, sell or possess
alcohol, tobacco, or drugs at any time. This prohibition shall be effective twelve months
per year and shall be applicable regardless of the location of the student at the time.
First offense: The athlete will lose the privilege of participation in athletics for the fol-
lowing period of time: a. should the athlete violate this policy during a season in which he
is participating in a sport, the athlete will be suspended from play in the next two regular
season/tournament contests (one in football); b. should the athlete violate this policy at
the end of the season, the athlete will be suspended for the same period of time as stated
above in the next sport in which the student participates; c. should the athlete violate this
policy out of season, the athlete will be suspended for the same period of time as stated
above in the next sport in which he participates. An athlete under suspension may not sit
on the bench nor attend the contests from which he has been suspended.
Second offense: The athlete will lose the privilege of participation in athletics for one
full year from the date of the second offense. Mandatory assessment or treatment at an
appropriate facility will be necessary to remain as a student at St. Charles.
Third offense: The athlete may be asked to withdraw from St. Charles.
Consequences by level of offense are not carried from one school year to the next.
However, should violations occur in a student-athlete’s career, the administration reserves
the right to mandate assessment or treatment at any time.
DRIVING and PARKING
A student who has reached the age of 16, has a valid Ohio driver’s license, and has re-
ceived permission from his parents or guardian, may drive to school. Students are permit-
ted to park in designated areas only. Students are to register the make, model, and license
number of the car(s) they are driving to school. This is done through Final Forms.
Visitors to St. Charles will use the Visitor Parking Lot to the west of the main entrance.
Any student who violates the standards for the safe operation of a motor vehicle may
lose his driving and parking privileges on the campus. Students who use public school
busses or COTA to arrive on campus are required to follow all the rules of safety and
good conduct. Pedestrians must cross Broad Street at the designated crosswalk.
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